PERDEV WEEK 2

• Holistic development refers to the improvement and enhancement of an individual’s totality as a person by considering different aspects of a person
• Intellectual/Cognitive Development:

  • Intelligence is the single factor that enables problem-solving and doing well in areas of cognition (Spearman, 1927)
  • Includes knowledge and skills measured by tests and vocabulary (Cattell, 1963)
  • Defined as the global capacity to think rationally, involves problem-solving and adaptation to one’s society (Stenberg, 2004)
• Psychosocial Development:

  • Development from infancy to adulthood
  • During each stage, the person experiences a psychosocial crisis which could have a positive or negative outcome for personality development
  • Emphasizes the influence of society on developing an individual
• Physical Development:

  • Involves developing control over the body, particularly muscles and physical coordination
  • Includes growth (increase in size, height, and weight) and development (gaining control over physical actions)
• Types of Physical Development:

  • Fine Motor Skills: development and control of smaller muscles of the hands, fingers, and feet
  • Gross Motor Skills: development and control of the whole body and the larger muscles
• Moral Development:

  • Process through which children develop proper attitudes and behaviors towards other people in society, based on social and cultural rules and laws
  • Includes aspects like morality (distinguishing right from wrong) and values (guiding human behavior)
• Values in Moral Development:

  • Loyalty: faithfulness to duties
  • Sincerity: truthfulness to promises and transparency to thoughts
  • Kindness: gentleness in treating others
  • Compassion: concern for the sufferings of others
  • Courage: bravery in difficulties
  • Perseverance: persistence in attaining life goals
  • Optimism: confidence about the future
  • Respect: deep admiration for abilities, qualities, or achievements
  • Volunteerism: initiative to extend help to those in need
  • Integrity: honesty and strong moral principles
• Physiological Development:

  • Involves the development of cognitive, emotional, intellectual, and social capabilities and functioning over the lifespan, from infancy through old age
• Spiritual Development:

  • Is the development of the personality towards religious beliefs and practices